Category: Health

Cryptic pregnancy: sometimes referred to as “hidden pregnancy” — is a rare condition in which a woman remains unaware that she is pregnant until late in gestation or even until labour begins. Though uncommon, the condition has generated public curiosity and medical discussion due to its unusual presentation. What Is Cryptic Pregnancy? In a typical […]

Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives: Application now open for Associate Membership, Membership and Fellowship programmes at the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives. The Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives (GCNM) has officially opened applications for the 2026/2027 academic year. In an announcement released ahead of the new academic session, the College confirmed that […]

The Jukwa Health Centre has been rated a “Moderate Performing Health Centre” following a comprehensive peer review assessment conducted in December 2025. The assessment, held on December 4, 2025, formed part of quality improvement efforts under the Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira District Health Directorate, aimed at strengthening service delivery, administrative systems, and data quality across […]

Twifo Hemang: The Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira District Health Directorate has honoured key political and community leaders for their outstanding support toward improving healthcare delivery in the district. The awards were presented during the Directorate’s 2025 Annual Performance Review held on 17th February 2026 in the Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira District, as part of activities […]

Cancer Cases: A new global analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO) and its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has revealed that up to four in ten cancer cases worldwide could be prevented through effective public health interventions and healthier lifestyle choices. The report, released ahead of World Cancer Day on 4 February, […]

Tragedy in Abuja: There has been widespread mourning across Nigeria following the death of a young singer who died on Saturday after being bitten by a snake in the capital, Abuja. Ifunanya Nwangene, aged 26, gained national recognition after appearing on The Voice Nigeria in 2021, the local edition of the globally acclaimed singing competition. […]

Flu: A growing body of research suggests that factors as subtle as how clearly you pronounce certain letters, the size of your lungs, or even the thickness of your mucus could determine whether you become a “superspreader” of respiratory infections such as flu, Covid-19 or RSV. The idea of superspreaders entered public consciousness during the […]

Maternity services at Bedford Hospital and Luton and Dunstable Hospital have once again been rated inadequate following unannounced inspections by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), raising renewed concerns about patient safety and the pace of improvement. The inspections, carried out in June and July last year, assessed maternity care at both hospitals, which are managed […]

“Menopause Masking”: For many women, menopause and perimenopause arrive quietly but disruptively. The symptoms are often unpredictable, deeply personal, and, in many workplaces and social spaces, still unspoken. While public conversations around menopause are growing, countless women continue to conceal their experiences—engaging in what is increasingly described as menopause masking. And while masking may help […]

Central Region, 22 January 2025: The Central Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has commenced its Holistic Assessment Exercise for 2025, a key performance review mechanism aimed at strengthening accountability, improving service delivery, and enhancing health outcomes across the region. As part of the exercise, the Assin Central Municipal Health Directorate undertook a […]